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Burlington Trailways Travel & Tours
& QUAD CITY TIMES PLUS 60 CLUB
OUTBACK TO THE GLACIERS:Option-Fiji Post Tour Extension
Oct 14–Nov 2, 2010

Australia

Day 1: Thursday, October 14, 2010

Today you will take our motorcoach to the airport and board your overnight flight for your trip to Australia and New Zealand. Crossing the Internation Dateline, you skip a day ahead!

Day 2: Friday, October 15, 2010

Travel Day-traveling you lose a full day

Day 3: Saturday, October 16, 2010

12:00 am

Arrive Melbourne, Australia - Tour begins

Day 4: Sunday, October 17, 2010

Melbourne

Day 5: Monday, October 18, 2010

Melbourne - Alice Springs, in the heart of Central Australia and the Outback. Tonight, enjoy a memorable dinner in the bush complete with entertainment under the stars.

Day 6: Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Alice Springs - Tonight you may choose to "Take a Camel to Dinner" (optional) during which you'll enjoy a camel ride through the Outback to your dinner.

Day 7: Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Alice Springs - Ayers Rock This huge monolith and sandstone domes of the Olgas were created through the process of upheaval and erosion. As the sun sets, enjoy a champagne toast and watch as Ayers Rock magically changes color.

Day 8: Thursday, October 21, 2010

Ayers Rock - Cairns Learn the significance to the Aboriginal culture. This afternoon you are off to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef-a World Heritage site.

Day 9: Friday, October 22, 2010

Great Barrier Reef Board a high-speed catamaran for an exciting excursion on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a trip on a glass bottom boat or visit the underwater observatory. Choose to scuba dive, snorkel & an outer reef tour. Many options!

Day 10: Saturday, October 23, 2010

Cairns-Sydney

Day 11: Sunday, October 24, 2010

Sydney

Day 12: Monday, October 25, 2010

Sydney

Day 13: Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Sydney - Christchurch, New Zealand A special treat is in store for you tonight as you dine with a New Zealand family in their home.

Day 14: Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Christchurch - Franz Josef Glacier Region

Day 15: Thursday, October 28, 2010

Franz Josef - Queenstown

Day 16: Friday, October 29, 2010

Queenstown - Milford Sound Queenstown

Day 17: Saturday, October 30, 2010

Queenstown

Day 18: Sunday, October 31, 2010

Queenstown - Mt. Cook

Day 19: Monday, November 1, 2010

Mt. Cook - Christchurch

Day 20: Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Christchurch - Tour Ends unless you want to continue with the 2-Night Fiji Post Tour Extension

(All times are approximate)

Price Per Person

• without insurance-double rate: $6,049.00
• without insurance-triple rate: $5,999.00
• without insurance-single rate: $7,549.00
• Optional: Fiji per person double: $499.00
• Optional:Cancellation waiver/insurance: $225.00

Tour Includes

• 20 days-25 Meals; 15 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 8 dinners
  Air taxes and fees/surcharges of $230 (subject to increase until paid in full)
  Hotel transfers
  Round trip Air from OHare Int'l Airport
  Round trip motor coach to O'Hare
  Friendly Escort
• OPTIONAL 3 DAYS 2-NIGHT FIJI POST TOUR EXTENSION
  Rate: $499 USD per person, double, land and air included
  3 Meals; 2 breakfasts & 1 dinner
• Day 20: Christchurch - Auckland - Nadi, Fiji
  Day 21: Fiji
  Day 22: Fiji - tour ends
  Fo all passengers visiting Fiji, there is an additional $40 USD per person in taxes and fees to be paid with final payment. This extension will be hosted by a local representative. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request.
• MORE AVAILABLE OPTIONS on the Great Barrier Reef:
  $220 USD Hot Air Ballooning Adventure
  $ 75 USD Skyrail
  $120 USD Tjapukai By Night
  $ 65 USD Sydney by Bike
  $110 USD A Taste of Australia
  $ 71 USD Shotover Jets
  $ 91 USD Safari of the Rings
  $ 40 USD International Antarctic Center
• $ 35 USD Queenstown Haka Show
  $106 USD Phillip Island Penguin Parade with Dinner
  $210 USD OUTBACK BALLOONING -30 minutes
  $ 82 USD TSS Earnslaw Cruise w/ Walter Peak Evening Dining
  $ 85 USD Tranz Alpine Train -Christchurch to Arthur's Pass
  $200 USD Bridge Climb Adventure - twilight
  $ 80 USD Take a Camel to Sunrise

Payment Due Dates

• $250.00 is due first deposit with reservation.

Refund Dates

• Only refunded if purchase waiver insurance before November 2, 2010.

Notices

If you have an e-mail address please provide it to us for future updates.

NO SEAT IS GUARANTEED UNTIL DEPOSIT IS RECEIVED

Passports are required

Insurance on trips is non-refundable

If you have Special Dietary/Medical needs, please inform us at the TIME OF BOOKING!

An EMERGENCY MEDICAL FORM/passport information needs to be completed prior to departure. If you have any questions please call the office for more details.

Make Checks payable to TRAILWAYS TRAVEL, TOURS & CHARTERS

CANCELLATION WAIVER AND INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE

No alcohol on Motorcoach Please call the Travel Office for more details 319.753.2864 x 128 or x 135

Cancellation Waiver and Insurance MUST be purchased at time of first deposit.

Previous clients have indicated that a small gift from your area is appropriate and appreciated the night of your home hosted dinner in New Zealand. Taxes /fees to be paid in local currencies upon exiting New Zealand are approximately 25 NZD (approx. $15 USD)

This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.

DOT # 205055

For more information, e-mail us at tours@burlingtontrailways.com or request additional tour information!

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